Lifestyles

Try this hint for scratched glasses
Lifestyles
Oct 09, 2026
Dear Heloise: If your magnifying glasses keep getting scratched, try putting the glass part (or plastic part) into a snug-fitting sock. It stays on we...
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Misunderstanding leads to birthday blues
Lifestyles
Oct 09, 2026
DEAR ABBY: I am a man in my late 60s who hasn't had a family birthday party since I was a child. My mother's birthday is seven days from mine, so cele...
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Leaving food out for wildlife
Lifestyles
Oct 08, 2026
Dear Heloise: I don't know where you live, but it's a violation of municipal law in many counties and recommended public-safety policies to leave out ...
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When cleaning hardwood floors
Lifestyles
Oct 07, 2026
Dear Heloise: I can't stress enough the use of a hardwood floor cleaner. Don't listen to people who tell you to use vinegar or whatever their favorite...
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PORT ALLEGANY: Gator group marks 65 years
Lifestyles
Oct 06, 2026
Members of the Port Allegany High School Class of 1961 gathered at Heritage Hall 1787 to celebrate the 65th anniversary of their graduation. Pictured,...
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Dry-cleaned jeans stay bright
Lifestyles
Oct 06, 2026
Dear Heloise: For folks who want to keep their jeans bright, stop washing them. I've had my jeans dry-cleaned for years, and their colors stay as brig...
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Putting a pet to sleep
Lifestyles
Oct 05, 2026
Dear Heloise: Most recently, I had to have my sweet dog put to sleep. I had her for 18 years — almost from the time she was born. I petted her head an...
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Walking as if one’s on a tightrope
Lifestyles
Oct 03, 2026
Dear Heloise: With so many elderly folks falling and breaking a hip, arm, etc., I've started mentioning this idea to lots of my (older) friends, and I...
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Family gatherings marred by hate speech
Lifestyles
Oct 03, 2026
DEAR ABBY: All members of my family are white. When my children were smaller, an incident occurred at a family holiday. One relative has a history of ...
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Seven receive conservation education scholarships
Lifestyles, Local News
Oct 02, 2026
The Keystone Elk Country Alliance and Seneca Resources Company LLC have awarded $1,000 Conservation Education Scholarships to seven Pennsylvania high ...
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Purchase a coffee filter separator
Lifestyles
Oct 02, 2026
Dear Heloise: The best way to separate coffee filters is by using a kitchen gadget called ... wait for it ... a coffee filter separator. Available at ...
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